Bookkeeper

Summary

The Bookkeeper computes, classifies, records, and verifies numerical data for use in maintaining accounting records by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Bookkeeper

• Heavy accounts payable duties.
• Processes accounting and compliance mail/email/filing.
• Posts and deposits receipts - customer payments and fees/commissions from carriers/partners – electronic funds, credit cards, checks.
• Identifies and obtains/files statements containing details necessary for processing direct bill commissions received from various companies and assists with posting and/or tasking the statements to internal and external parties with related responsibilities.
• Reconciles cash/bank and other general ledger accounts with various ledgers and supporting documents and performs other month-end closing responsibilities.
• Assists employees, vendors, and/or customers by answering questions related to accounts, procedures, and services.
• Assists Account Managers with reconciliations of customer account balances.
• Provides assistance for administration of records including contracts, licenses, correspondence and accounting statements, invoices and records.
• Completes assignments of and assistance with tasks within the role-based management system for both accounting and administrative roles.
• Performs other related duties and tasks as necessary or as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of related experience and/or training preferred.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Self-motivated and able to handle multiple tasks with minimal guidance in order to meet deadlines.
• Good oral and written communication skills to articulate key information.
• Initiative and willingness to take on additional responsibilities.
• High emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, data analysis, and process innovation.
• Self-starter and work with direction and taking ownership of areas of responsibility.
• Detail-oriented.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account and 401k Plan with matching
• Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, etc.
• 7 Paid Holidays Per Year plus your birthday and a day to volunteer
• Generous paid time off package

Salary Description

$45,000+